Modified surface polymer prepared by using radiation-induced grafting co-polymerization method and its application: a mini review

Abstract

The use of radiation-induced grafting (RIG) polymerization techniques is an appealing way to create and develop polymerization of polymer. The method of copolymerization preparation was evaluated in this paper based on the types of radiation-induced grafting polymerization and their prospective applications. Based on the method of preparation, the optimum grafting yield of the monomer in the polymer backbone is described. The approach used to summarise this review was to go through polymer-related papers from the science direct online database from 2010 to 2021. Then, from those selected journals, the technique of preparation, the grafting yield, and the application were reviewed. Furthermore, the majority of researchers from reviewed journals employed gamma irradiation to prepare the modified polymer, followed by electron beam irradiation, plasma irradiation and UV irradiation. Gamma irradiation is popular because it has a better penetration rate and generates a purer result. As a result of this review paper, the radiation-induced graft polymer from the conducted study is ideal for use in biomedical applications, as a material for wastewater treatment fibre membranes, as an absorbent, and as a gas remover.